CAverage · score 44/100 · #239 of 386 in Iowa
Bethany Lutheran Home
Seven Elliott Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 · 112 certified beds · Non profit - Other
Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Iowa
9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 68)bottom quarter
$46,914 in fines in 3 years
Why Bethany Lutheran Home is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Iowa nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 112 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Bethany Lutheran Home at a Glance
C
44/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.99 h.
71<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 68.
23<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
46<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $46,914 fines, 0 denials.
31<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Iowa, medium facilities · CMS record 165524 · How we grade.
Facility details
AddressSeven Elliott Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone7123289500
CountyPottawattamie
OwnershipNon profit - Other
Certified beds112
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- Staffing 3.8 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — above median
2
Prairie Gate - Council Bluffs, IA · 72 beds
- Staffing 4.2 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Iowa
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 20) — above median
3
North Crest Living Center - Council Bluffs, IA · 62 beds
- Staffing 3.9 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in Iowa
- 17 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 104) — bottom quarter
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.